HomeAway.com.au is a part of the HomeAway family, a collection of sites dedicated to helping travellers create unforgettable holidays with their friends and family by helping them enjoy the space, privacy, and value our holiday rentals offer.

La Porte, ($300-$1000 per night dependent on number of guests)

- 9-12 guests in The Barn and River Rock Studio (select 12 guests when booking)

13-16 guests in The Barn, River Rock Studio and Dorm (select 16 guests when booking)

Contact the host if you have more than 16 guests or need more space.

This beautifully renovated barn is situated on landscaped gardens overlooking gardens, forest & bucolic countryside. Just 60 miles from Chicago, it's located just outside of La Porte in a bucolic, serene setting, This retreat style property is five minutes from La Porte and ten minutes from Lake Michigan.

The Barn sleeps up to 8 and the Studio sleeps up to 8. The price is tailored to party size.

- Groups up to 8 will have The Barn.

- Group size 9-12 and over will have The Barn and River Rock Studio.

Groups 13-16 will have The Barn, River Rock Studio & Dorm Room

Depending on your party size, this rental gives you over 4500 sq ft of interior space and two buildings right next to each other. Both buildings have large communal spaces and external decks. The accommodation comprises:

THE BARN (Sleeps 8)

This unique 3000 sq ft 18th Century Barn has a large open plan lounge/kitchen/dining space on the mid level. Opens out to deck with fire pit. There is a full size pool table and real wood fire. A large open plan loft bedroom overlooks the living space. On the lower level there are two bedrooms and bathroom.

RIVER ROCK STUDIO (Sleeps 8)

The River Rock Studio offers an additional 1600 sq ft of flexible open plan lounge, studio and sleeping space. Opens out to deck. The studio space is flexible and can be used either as studio or sleeping space. Please advise the owner of preferences before arrival.

- Flexible: Studio/Bedroom 4 can be used as communal area or to sleep four in queen and king bed. Advise host of preferences before arrival

- Bedroom 5 is 600 sq ft dorm style room in River Rock Studio that and sleeps four in twin beds. Includes beautiful fireplace, seating area

There is WiFi in The River Rock Studio but not in The Barn

Guest Access

Guest have access to the koi ponds, tipi and forest fire pit.

Interaction with Guests

On site management. Available as needed.

NO SMOKING IN OR NEAR BUILDINGS

- NO EXTRA GUESTS without prior approval and payment (day guests and overnight) You will be evicted immediately without refund if this rule is not followed.

- Guests are responsible to pay for any damages or missing items

- No-one under 21 unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian

- No loud noise outside after 12pm or before 8am

- Do not place anything on the pool table cover - it's not a table

- Clean grill, kitchen and all dishes as you would normally after cooking.

- Do not move furniture without permission

- Do not remove furniture from building without permission

- Please discuss events or parties with host before booking

- Extra fees are charged for cleaning if these rules are not followed

Thanks ;)

Owner

Bek Nelson

Member Since 2014

Response rate

100%

Response time

within one hour

Speaks

english

Calendar last updated:

16 Dec. 2018

About Bek Nelson

Hi - Great to "meet" you!
I'm Bek with many labels. Some of them include Mom to three delicious kids, wife to a fabulous husband and manager of my own business. Some others include: chef, yogi, gardener, hermit, dancer, playmate and adventurer.
I love to be creative. This shows up mostly in the kitchen, garden and organizing fun (and sometimes silly ;) events and experiences for my friends, family and of course myself! I love pretty much anything outdoors: gardening, skiing, cycling, hiking, swimming and kayaking. My quiet side loves reading, yoga, chocolate meditation and snoozing in the sun.
I'm originally from England, I traveled the world for business and pleasure (mostly both :) and finally settled in the USA (Indiana) in 2006. I love the heartland for it's easy going people, relaxed pace and quality of life. I love our local countryside with wide open spaces, zero rush hour and being just 15 minutes to the beautiful lake Michigan.
I love Richmond-upon-Thames for its easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, numerous parks and of course, the riverside. I love that I can enjoy the relaxed, fun pace in Richmond and be in central London in 15 minutes.
As a host, I'll be as hands on or hands off as you need/want. I'm happy to help wherever I can to help make your stay at any of our properties delightful!
Have a fabulous day!
Bek

Amenities

Air Conditioning

Satellite or Cable

TV

Children Welcome

Washer & Dryer

Pets Welcome

Internet

Heater

Parking

Fireplace

Bedrooms

4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 16

Bedroom 1

1 king, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Loft bedroom in barn

Bedroom 2

1 queen

Bedroom 3

1 double

Bedroom 4

1 king, 1 double, 1600 sq ft studio space in River Rock Studio

Bedroom 5

4 twin/ single, Dorm room in River Rock Studio

Bathrooms

3 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, shower, in The Barn

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower, In River Rock Studio

Bathroom 3

toilet, shower, In The Barn

Location Type

Rural

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking

Air Conditioning

Linens Provided

Washing Machine

Clothes Dryer

Fireplace

Heating

Internet

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Living Room

Kitchen

Grill

Dishwasher

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Pantry Items

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

Stereo

Books

Games

Music Library

Ping Pong Table

Pool Table

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Bicycles

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Long-term Renters Welcome

Onsite Services

Staff

Massage

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 pm

Check-out: 10:00 am

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date.

16 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

1 - 6 of 16

Awesome!

5/5

Stayed Jun. 2018

Andy G.

Terrific host and beautiful place!

Submitted 13 Jun. 2018

Beautiful, clean, quiet

5/5

Stayed Feb. 2018

Mary B.

Wonderful welcoming home with Lots of room for meeting or dinner party

Submitted 7 Feb. 2018

Great for a family get together

4/5

Stayed Oct. 2017

LINDA F.

The house is beautiful and unique. We appreciated the special touches of hospitality (wine and s’mores!) the owner provided. It was helpful to have wood provided for a campfire. Our grandchildren especially enjoyed the loft. They thought it was like a clubhouse.

Submitted 29 Oct. 2017

Great weekend

5/5

Stayed Sep. 2017

Lindy L.

We had a great weekend in Indiana. The barn is beautiful as well as comfortable.

Submitted 13 Sep. 2017

We will be back!

5/5

Stayed Aug. 2017

RRWOklahoma

We were charmed be the superior decor and appliances and sheer extravagance in top quality elements. This is our second stay. This time, weather permitted a better exploration of the place (rained a lot last year), and my grandkids were delighted to see the big tent on the edge of the wood, and the flowers and many trees, a hammock, a cute storage bldg that looks like a old time store, that all make for fun photo ops and a nicely furnished deck with a fire pit for s'mores (which the owners were kind enough to provide the marshmallows etc!) The master suite is up in a loft and it's lovely. However there are a lot of steps, so it might be rough for elderly, toddlers or handicapped. They are pet friendly, which is great of those of us who travel with a pet. If you take a dog out for pee time at night, you might prefer to have a good flashlight, since there are stone steps and the property is sloped. Not good in the dead of night leading a dog around on a leash. Owners are not intrusive. They leave you alone, but live very nearby, if you need them. All in all, a high end vacation home for families or for a 'gal's weekend or such.There is that master in the loft with a king, and two more bedrooms on the first level , one with a double bed and one with twins (with living on the middle level with kitchen) Very very nice!

Submitted 28 Aug. 2017

2nd year here, and even better than last time

5/5

Stayed Jun. 2017

Erik W.

My group of 10 friends just spent our second year for our annual get-together here and everything was perfect. The property is in a great location, and very comfortable. Rebekah is an amazing host and made sure everything was taken care of and we had a great experience! We hope to be back for a 3rd year later!

Submitted 12 Jun. 2017

1 - 6 of 16

Map

La Porte, IN, USA

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Insurance

AU$138

Property Damage Protection

AU$138

Pet Fee

AU$42

Cleaning

AU$279

HOUSE RULES
NO SMOKING IN OR NEAR BUILDINGS
- NO EXTRA GUESTS without prior approval and payment (day guests and overnight) You will be evicted immediately without refund if this rule is not followed.
- Guests are responsible to pay for any damages or missing items
- No-one under 21 unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian
- No loud noise outside after 12pm or before 8am
- Do not place anything on the pool table cover - it's not a table
- Clean grill, kitchen and all dishes as you would normally after cooking.
- Do not move furniture without permission
- Do not remove furniture from building without permission
- Please discuss events or parties with host before booking
- Extra fees are charged for cleaning if these rules are not followed
- 50% refunded up to 30 days prior to arrival date